His loneliness extremely noticeable when he manages to fulfill the promise he had made with Stella, about keeping Ruby safe. Ivan had spent countless nights painting continuously, to attempt to make a sign to raise awareness of the current issue. His loyalness to Stella had caused him to be do whatever it took to get help thus succeeding in freeing Ruby from her cruel fate of being another “One and Only.” Ivan’s trustworthiness is clearly portrayed when he repeatedly states, “I promise, Stella. I promise it on my word as a silverback.” This quote shows the reader that he is loyal and doesn’t hesitate to fulfill the dying wish of a fellow friend. He is persistent with his firm answer, knowing he would do anything to achieve the promise. Ivan is later successful, thus stating, “She’s here, Stella. Ruby’s safe, just like I promised.” After all hardships he was able to keep his promise. Through Applegate’s portrayal of Ivan, the reader learns that it is important to be loyal in life, because the traits that fall below that topic. A loyal person is trustworthy, faithful and will never betray anyone, just like
His loneliness extremely noticeable when he manages to fulfill the promise he had made with Stella, about keeping Ruby safe. Ivan had spent countless nights painting continuously, to attempt to make a sign to raise awareness of the current issue. His loyalness to Stella had caused him to be do whatever it took to get help thus succeeding in freeing Ruby from her cruel fate of being another “One and Only.” Ivan’s trustworthiness is clearly portrayed when he repeatedly states, “I promise, Stella. I promise it on my word as a silverback.” This quote shows the reader that he is loyal and doesn’t hesitate to fulfill the dying wish of a fellow friend. He is persistent with his firm answer, knowing he would do anything to achieve the promise. Ivan is later successful, thus stating, “She’s here, Stella. Ruby’s safe, just like I promised.” After all hardships he was able to keep his promise. Through Applegate’s portrayal of Ivan, the reader learns that it is important to be loyal in life, because the traits that fall below that topic. A loyal person is trustworthy, faithful and will never betray anyone, just like